Mitchell L. Lathrop Has Been Recognized Among the Top in His Industry by the Expert Network

SAN DIEGO, Calif., January 16, 2018 (Newswire.com) - Mitchell L. Lathrop, Certified Arbitrator & Mediator, has joined The Expert Network, an invitation-only service for distinguished professionals. Mr. Lathrop has been chosen as a Distinguished Lawyer based on peer reviews and ratings, dozens of recognitions, and accomplishments achieved throughout his career.

Mr. Lathrop outshines others in his field due to his extensive educational background, numerous awards and recognitions, and career longevity. He earned his JD from USC in 1966. He has also received advanced mediation training at the International Institute for Conflict Prevention and Resolution (“CPR”), a certificate in Advanced Mediation from the Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution at Pepperdine University School of Law, and a Diploma in International Arbitration from the College of Law of England & Wales.

I update my book every year. It is in its twenty-third edition right now. To remain current, I have to stay right on top of insurance and reinsurance and environmental law.

Mitchell L. Lathrop, Certified Arbitrator & Mediator

With over 45 years of experience dedicated to law, Mr. Lathrop brings a wealth of knowledge to his industry, and, in particular, to his area of specialization, arbitration, mediation, and expert consulting and testimony in insurance, reinsurance, and lawyers’ professional responsibility. A Vietnam veteran, Mr. Lathrop notes that he first became interested in law while serving in the military:

"I earned my engineering degree from the Naval Academy and then went straight to Vietnam after graduating. While serving, I had a mentor, a senior officer who was a Harvard trained lawyer. I would stand watches with him, and he inspired me to pursue a career in law."

Mr. Lathrop is an AAA-ICDR National and International Arbitrator, a Chartered Arbitrator, a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, and sits on the panels for arbitral organizations in Austria, Dubai, Japan, and Switzerland. He is also a member of the London Court of International Arbitration and the American Board of Trial Advocates. Mr. Lathrop is a Distinguished Neutral (Insurance) of the International Institute for Conflict Prevention and Resolution (CPR).

As a thought-leader in his field, Mr. Lathrop is a frequent lecturer, teacher, and author. He has lectured for the American Bar Association, Loyola School of Law, and Stanford University, among many other prestigious institutions, and has written numerous articles on a broad range of topics within his field. Mr. Lathrop is also the author of the book Insurance Coverage for Environmental Claims, one of the authoritative publications on environmental and insurance law. He noted:

"I update my book every year. It is in its twenty-third edition right now. To remain current, I have to stay right on top of insurance and reinsurance and environmental law."

Mr. Lathrop has been recognized by prestigious organizations such as Super Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell, and Best Lawyers. Outside of his legal practice, he is an active member of his community and holds leadership roles in numerous community and civic organizations. He is particularly passionate about the arts and dedicates much of his time and effort to promoting prominent institutions, such as the Metropolitan Opera in New York City where he currently serves as director, a position he has held since 1983.

For more information, visit Mr. Lathrop's profile on the Expert Network here: http://bit.ly/2BXd849

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The Expert Network has written this news release with approval and/or contributions from Mitchell L. Lathrop. The Expert Network is an invitation-only reputation management service that is dedicated to helping professionals stand out, network, and gain a competitive edge. The Expert Network selects a limited number of professionals based on their individual recognitions and history of personal excellence.

Source: The Expert Network